What origin is the name Demetra?

Demetra comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Demetra a popular name?

Demetra is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Demetra?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Demetra — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Demetra

Q: Is Demetra a rare name?

Yes. Demetra does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Demetra

Demetra

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Demetra is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from the Greek name Demeter, she was the goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name symbolizes the life-giving harvest and maternal care.".

Parents who choose Demetra pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Derived from the Greek name Demeter, she was the goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name symbolizes the life-giving harvest and maternal care.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek name Demeter, she was the goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name symbolizes the life-giving harvest and maternal care.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Demetra

Very rare in US records

What does Demetra mean?

Demetra is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from the Greek name Demeter, she was the goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name symbolizes the life-giving harvest and maternal care.".

Is Demetra a rare name?

Yes. Demetra does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Demetra

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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